Mission Blue Hope Spot: Emperor Seamount Chain
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Dr. Sylvia Earle, legendary oceanographer, and her team at Mission Blue are igniting public support for a global network of marine protected areas – working to inspire the world to explore and protect the ocean. As part of these efforts, Mission Blue has designated the Emperor Seamount Chain as a Hope Spot. Hope Spots are […]
Meet Adithya Srinivasan, one of India’s youngest PADI Junior Master Scuba Divers and PADI Junior Divemasters. On the 7th April, 2019 and at just 12 years and one day old, Adithya Srinivasan become certified as a Junior PADI Master Scuba Diver with Temple Adventures in Pondicherry, India. The PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) rating is […]
According to the Smithsonian, there are over 2,000 species of endangered marine life. Each of these species plays a vital role in its habitat, yet because of pressures on the environment like fishing, pollution and more, these animals are all threatened with extinction. Divers have a unique opportunity to see and support these animals. By […]
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